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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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